LUCKNOW, June 1 -- Dead fish resurfaced on Saturday in the CG City wetland in the state capital, highlighting concerns over the Lucknow Development Authority's (LDA) negligence, despite an investment of approximately Rs.2.46 crore in developing the 37-acre area.

The residents and activists raised the alarm on social media, drawing attention to the recurring fish deaths in the man-made wetland and sparking fresh concerns.

Executive engineer (Zone 1) Ajeet Kumar initially expressed ignorance about the incident, stating, "I was not aware of the incident until it appeared on social media. It seems normal, probably due to the heat. What's the big deal?" when contacted by Hindustan Times.

He acknowledged that the ideal water level in the wet...